HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7494 Staff AnalysisOctober 27, 2003
ITEM NO.:
File No.:
Z-7494
Owner:
Chris and Lynn Parker
Address:
221 Ridgeway Avenue
Description:
Lots 32 and 33, Block 13,
Midland Hills Addition
Zoned:
R-3
Variance Requested:
A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 to allow
construction of a swimming pool which
exceeds the maximum rear yard coverage.
A variance is also requested from the fence
provisions of Section 36-516 to allow a
privacy fence which exceeds the maximum
height allowed.
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Anal:
The applicants' justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-3 zoned property at 221 Ridgeway Avenue is occupied by a two-
story brick single family residence. There is a one car driveway from
Ridgeway Avenue which serves as access. There is a small accessory
building located near the northwest corner of the property. A paved alley
is located along the north property line.
October 27, 2003
ITEM NO.: A
The applicants propose to construct an in -ground swimming pool within
the rear yard of the property. Additionally, an eight (8) foot high privacy
fence is proposed along the rear (north) property line. The applicants are
requesting two (2) variances in association with the pool/fence project.
The first variance is from Section 36-156(a)(2)c. which allows a maximum
rear yard coverage of 30 percent (rear 25 feet of the lot) for accessory
structures. The pool structure combined with the existing accessory
building will cover approximately 33 percent of the required rear yard.
The second variance is from Section 36-516(e)(1)a. This section allows a
maximum fence height of six (6) feet in residential zones. As noted
earlier, the applicants propose to construct an eight (8) foot high fence
along the rear property line. Because of a slight slope, the fence will have
a height of six (6) feet as viewed from the rear yard, and a height of eight
(8) feet as viewed from the alley.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the rear yard
coverage variance associated with the proposed pool as very minor. The
proposed rear yard coverage will be over the 30 percent allowed by only
approximately 65 square feet. This type of rear yard coverage will not be
out of character with numerous other accessory structures in the
neighborhood. The proposed in -ground pool will have a lessor impact on
the surrounding properties than an above ground structure. The proposed
eight (8) foot high fence should also prove to have no negative impact on
the general area. There are numerous accessory structures and fences
located along the alley right-of-way with heights of eight (8) feet and
higher.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested coverage and fence
variances, subject to a building permit being obtained for all construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 29, 2003)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting that the
application be deferred to the October 27, 2003 agenda. Staff supported the
deferral request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the October 27,
2003 agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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